Category Archives: Passenger Cars

Disreputable auto service centers have, unfortunately, become commonplace. And while some scams are easy to spot (“We’ll just replace you’re indicator fluid and rotate your mirrors, and you’ll be on your way…”) others can be nearly impossible for the average person to pick up on. David Sturtz, CEO of RepairPal put it best when he said that “car repair is one of the classic cases where the consumer is at an extreme informational disadvantage.” (CNET.com, Rafe Needleman) Mechanics know more than we do. What’s more, they know that they know more than we do; and a great deal of them have no problem exploiting that advantage. But there are steps that every customer can take to keep from being ripped off by a less than honest car repair job. read more »

Infiniti today announced pricing on the 2010 Infiniti M performance luxury sedan, which is on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The Infiniti M is once again available in a choice of refined V8 and V6 engines and in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations, as well with a selection of available premium, technology and sport packages – allowing buyers to select the ideal level of performance, luxury and sportiness for their individual needs. read more »

Lexus today announced Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the 2010 IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans, IS 250 C and IS 350C luxury hard-top convertibles, IS F high performance sedan, SC 430 hardtop convertible, RX 350 luxury utility vehicle, RX 450h luxury hybrid utility vehicle and LX 570 premium luxury utility vehicle, which will arrive at dealerships later this month. The MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling fee of $875.

Lexus Enform with Safety Connect is an all-new telematics system available by subscription. Safety Connect alone is standard on non-navigation equipped IS 250, IS 350, IS F, IS 250C, IS 350C, RX 350 and RX 450h. Lexus Enform with Safety Connect is standard on 2010 LX 570 and navigation-equipped IS 250, IS 350, IS F, IS 250C, IS 350C, RX 350 and RX 450h. Complimentary one-year trial subscriptions of Lexus Enform and Safety Connect are included. As part of the Lexus Enform navigation platform, XM NavTraffic and XM NavWeather are available via individual XM subscriptions and include a complimentary 90-day trial subscription. read more »